The Rescue of the Danish Jews
Department
History and Political Science
Major
History
Research Advisor
Fogg, Shannon Lee
Advisor's Department
History and Political Science
Abstract
The Holocaust was a catastrophic event in world history, which took place during the years of World War II. One light during this time, was the rescue of the Jews in Denmark. This study looks at the combination of factors which led to 99% of the Jewish population being rescued, the most of any Occupied European country. Factors contributing to this rescue included the attitude of the Danes towards the Jews, German blundering, and the political situation in Denmark.
Biography
Adam Smith is a senior History major and Economics minor from Buffalo, Minnesota. In addition to his research, he is involved with several campus organizations such as History Club, Phi Alpha Theta and the Show-Me Solar House Team. He will be graduating in May and going onto graduate school next year.
Research Category
Arts and Humanities
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Award
Arts and humanities oral presentation, First place
Location
Carver Room
Presentation Date
07 Apr 2010, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The Rescue of the Danish Jews
Carver Room
The Holocaust was a catastrophic event in world history, which took place during the years of World War II. One light during this time, was the rescue of the Jews in Denmark. This study looks at the combination of factors which led to 99% of the Jewish population being rescued, the most of any Occupied European country. Factors contributing to this rescue included the attitude of the Danes towards the Jews, German blundering, and the political situation in Denmark.
